Robert Fish | Relief Pitcher

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Fish missed the entire 2012 season because of an elbow injury. He is now off the Braves' 40-man roster. Thu, Nov 1, 2012 03:28:00 PM

Braves transferred LHP Robert Fish from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Jeff Baker has officially been added to the roster in a corresponding move. Fish, a Rule 5 pick, has been out since March 25 and isn't likely to return this season. Sat, Sep 1, 2012 01:08:00 PM

Braves placed LHP Robert Fish on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with left elbow tendinitis.

Fish made three appearances this spring before being shut down due to soreness. The 24-year-old left-hander was selected from the Angels in December's Rule 5 Draft, but the Braves get to keep him around as long as he's on the disabled list. Mon, Apr 2, 2012 04:15:00 PM

Braves selected LHP Robert Fish from the Angels in the Rule 5 draft.

Fish was also selected in last year's draft but was unable to crack the 25-man roster. He finally was able to get some results this past season with that nice arm of his, holding a 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 41/18 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings at Double-A. The 23-year-old can touch the mid-90s with his fastball and flashes and average, albeit inconsistent, curveball. He'll try to win a spot in the Braves pen. Thu, Dec 8, 2011 11:07:00 AM

Depth Charts

Joey Terdoslavich was given an injection over the weekend for his sore wrist.

Terdoslavich injured the wrist on March 21 when he dove for a ball in a Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. The hope is that he'll be able to return to exhibition games this week. He had been hitting well this spring in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot.

The good news is that Simmons is killing the ball since returning from a strained oblique, batting .467 with 12 RBI in 30 at-bats. The bad is that manager Fredi Gonzalez seems to have had a change of heart about batting him second, what with Eric Young Jr. likely emerging as the leadoff man and Nick Markakis still needing to hit somewhere near the top. As a result, Simmons will find himself in the barren wasteland that is the bottom half of the Braves order. Maybe he'll drive in a tumbleweed now and again.

Upton was diagnosed with sesamoiditis in his foot late last month and is expected to miss all of spring training. He's scheduled to see a doctor Thursday, but will likely remain in a walking boot for a little while longer. The Braves figure to be without him for all of April. Eric Young, Jr. has emerged as the favorite for the starting center field job.

Nick Markakis (neck) is expected to play in a minor league game Thursday.

Markakis made his return from neck surgery this week and the Braves are trying to get him as many at-bats as possible before the start of the season. By playing in the minor league game, he should be able to get 5-7 at-bats. The expectation is that he will be ready for Opening Day.

Minor had to be shut down earlier this month after being diagnosed with inflammation in his left rotator cuff. He paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews, who found no structural damage. MLB.com's Mark Bowman says the Braves are optimistic Minor will be ready around late April or early May.